Everyone, except the devil and his agents, wants peace. God wants us to pursue peace too. But sometimes the only way to enjoy peace is to first engage in battle. Fortunately, the sword of the spirit which we have in Christ is not only a defensive weapon, it is also for offensive purpose (Ephesians 6:17). So, you must know when to defend and when to take the battle to the gate of your enemy.
Whether you know it or not and whether you are prepared for it or not, one thing that is certain is that your enemy, the devil and his agents are always preparing for you (1 Peter 5:8-9). They are always preparing to cause chaos in your family and marriage, cause you financial pain, and whatever they can get their hands on against you either directly or indirectly. And while that is their job, your own responsibility is to stop them before they stop you.
Isaiah 28:5-6 NKJV
[5] In that day the Lord of hosts will be For a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty To the remnant of His people, [6] For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, AND FOR STRENGTH TO THOSE WHO TURN BACK THE BATTLE AT THE GATE.
Don’t allow the enemy to bring unwanted baggage, troubles, chaos, suffering, oppression, etc into your life, or family or business. Don’t allow them decide your fate. Don’t wait for them to strike you or cause you harm first before you do something about them. As a child of God, you must learn when and how to turn back the aggression of the enemy and take the battle to them instead.
Note this one: “For your enemy to respect you, they must first fear you” and the only way to make your enemy afraid of you is when you demonstrate through your no nonsense spiritual stand that when they touch anything that is yours, then there will be consequences. It is time to turn the battle to the gate of your enemy.
Posted by: Taiwo Divine
